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Tom Cruise takes the lead role in this 1996 action thriller directed
by Brian De Palma. Loosely based on the hit American TV series that
ran from the late 1960s to early 1970s, the film version tells the
story of Ethan Hunt, an agent trying to clear his name after
allegations have been made against him. He is desperate to vindicate
himself by finding out the identity of the real villain who has set
him up. The film also stars John Voight, Emmanuelle Béart, Vanessa
Redgrave and Henry Czerny.

The action is tense throughout the film as Hunt and his wife employ
other disavowed agents to assist him. Together they put together and
execute a plan which, after many twists and turns, finally succeeds in
getting to the bottom of the conspiracy against Ethan Hunt. The film
takes in many locations around the world, starting in Prague and
visiting both the US and the United Kingdom.

One of the film's most famous and exciting scenes is a chase scene
that involves a helicopter chasing a train bound for the Channel
Tunnel, eventually ending up inside the tunnel itself. The Channel
Tunnel opened in 1994 after six years of construction work but nearly
200 years since the idea was first seriously considered. It provides a
highly convenient link for those in Britain to visit the rest of
Europe, or those in the rest of Europe to visit Britain. The tunnel
accommodates freight and vehicle carrying trains, as well as the
passenger only Eurostar trains. The internal tunnel scenes in the film
were actually filmed using the Albert R. Broccoli 007 stage at Pinewood
Studios, Iver Heath in Buckinghamshire.

Another UK location used in the film was the Anchor Pub at Bankside,
Southwark in London. This is close to the historic landmark Tower
Bridge , which can be seen in the film when Kittridge arrives in
London by helicopter. A short tube ride from here to Liverpool Street
Station will allow you to relive the meeting between Ethan and Jim at
Ponti's Café. Also in London is the Tate Britain gallery at Millbank,
Westminster in London, part of the magnificent Tate family of four art
galleries. The Tate Britain contains a vast collection of British art
from c1500 onwards. If you prefer something more contemporary, you can
visit the Tate Modern , which houses an international collection of
more modern art. Whilst in the Westminster area, you can also visit
the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey .